Demands the President to provide information to the House regarding the Social Security Administration's operations post-January 20, 2025, including details on the Department of Government Efficiency's access and compliance with specific executive orders.
John Larson
Representative
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This resolution requests the President to provide the House of Representatives with information regarding the Social Security Administration's operations after January 20, 2025. The request includes details on the Department of Government Efficiency's access to the Social Security Administration, compliance with specific Executive Orders, call and visitor statistics, office closures, and staff reductions. The President is required to furnish the requested documents and information within 14 days of the resolution's adoption.
House Demands Answers on Social Security Admin Operations, Musk's Potential Involvement
This resolution pushes the President to hand over a ton of internal documents about how the Social Security Administration (SSA) has been operating since January 20, 2025—specifically, any interactions with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and, interestingly, Elon Musk. The House wants everything: emails, call logs, meeting notes, even security footage, all within 14 days of the resolution's adoption.
Digging into the Details
The resolution focuses on a few key areas:
- DOGE and Musk's Access: It demands all records of DOGE, Elon Musk, or anyone connected to them accessing SSA's computer systems or visiting SSA offices. Think of it like requesting a digital footprint and a visitor log. Section 1 & 2.
- Compliance Check: The resolution questions whether the SSA is following a list of Executive Orders issued in early 2025. It's like asking, "Are you sticking to the rules?" Section 3.
- Service Metrics: The House wants daily numbers on calls to the SSA hotline and visits to field offices. They're also asking about any office closures or staff cuts. This suggests a concern about whether people are still getting the services they need. Sections 4, 5, 6 & 7.
Real-World Impact
Let's say you're a retiree in Florida, and your local SSA office suddenly closes. This resolution would help uncover why that happened. Was it part of a planned efficiency measure, or something else? Or, imagine you're a disability claimant, and the wait times for assistance have tripled. The data on call volumes and staffing levels could shed light on potential bottlenecks.
If the SSA's systems were accessed inappropriately, that could impact anyone who relies on Social Security—retirees, disabled individuals, families. We're talking about sensitive personal and financial information. The compliance checks are also a big deal. Executive Orders can change how agencies operate, so knowing if the SSA is following them (or not) is crucial.
The Bigger Picture
This is all about government oversight. The House is basically saying, "We need to see what's going on with the SSA, especially with this new Department of Government Efficiency and Elon Musk's possible involvement." It's a check on the executive branch's power, ensuring transparency and accountability in an agency that millions of Americans depend on. The request for data on office closures and staff cuts is a potential red flag, suggesting concerns about service disruptions and access to essential benefits.